Supporting the month-end and year-end close process including preparation of working papers, journal entries, and associated analyses for specific financial reporting items
Preparing accounting position papers (mainly in relation to IAS 38, but other areas as well), researching and drafting memos to file
Maintaining organized, audit ready files with appropriate documentation that are fully referenced and supported
Preparing various financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Supporting the year-end audit process including compilation of financial statements and note disclosures, preparation of audit working papers and reconciliations, and responding to auditors’ queries as appropriate
Assisting with annual SOC audit and liaising with appropriate departments in the organization and external auditors to facilitate the audit process
Utilizing Sage Intacct report writer to develop new reports or modify existing reports
Assisting the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Tax with ad-hoc projects
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in finance or commerce, with a CPA designation
3+ years in an audit role and preferably working in a public accounting firm
Prior financial reporting experience with IFRS
Proficient in MS Excel (intermediate to advanced level) and MS office applications. Ability to build queries using SQL is an asset
Prior experience creating reports with Power BI is an asset
Prior audit experience, particularly with internal controls, is an asset
Prior experience with Sage Intacct, and using Intacct Report Writer, is an asset
Understanding of securities and capital markets as well as previous experience in the security brokerage industry would be an asset
Able to learn quickly and synthesize knowledge from a variety of different sources
Strong analytical skills for reviewing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information
Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Capable of completing duties within set deadlines while still ensuring that the information produced is accurate
Results oriented and take ownership of all assigned responsibilities
Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset
Tech Stack
SQL
Benefits
Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
Matching contributions to our retirement program
Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program